Wilhelm Speidel

German general (1895–1970)
Person human Q1480364
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Wilhelm Speidel

Summary

Wilhelm Speidel is a human[1]. Born in Metzingen[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1895[3]. He passed away in Nürtingen[4]. He died on June 3, 1970[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Speidel's place of birth was Metzingen[2].
  • Wilhelm Speidel passed away in Nürtingen[4].
  • Wilhelm Speidel was born on July 8, 1895[3].
  • Wilhelm Speidel died on June 3, 1970[5].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's father was Emil Speidel[8].
  • Wilhelm Speidel held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's professions included military officer[6].
  • Among Wilhelm Speidel's employers was Ministry of Aviation[10].
  • Wilhelm Speidel received the Iron Cross[11].
  • Wilhelm Speidel was a member of German Archaeological Institute[12].
  • Wilhelm Speidel is recorded as male[13].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Wilhelm Speidel was affiliated with the Nazi Party[15].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[16].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[17].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's military branch is recorded as United States Army Air Corps[18].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Speidel[19].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's military, police or special rank is recorded as General der Flieger[20].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[21].
  • Wilhelm Speidel was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Wilhelm Speidel was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Wilhelm Speidel was part of the conflict 1939 Invasion of Poland[24].
  • Wilhelm Speidel was part of the conflict Battle of Britain[25].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's family name is recorded as Speidel[26].
  • Wilhelm Speidel's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilhelm Speidel's place of birth was Metzingen[2]. He was born on July 8, 1895[3]. His father was Emil Speidel[8].

Career and Affiliations

Wilhelm Speidel worked as a military officer[6]. He was employed by Ministry of Aviation[10].

Recognition

Wilhelm Speidel received the Iron Cross[11].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Speidel was affiliated with the Nazi Party[15].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Speidel died on June 3, 1970[5]. He died in Nürtingen[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Speidel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Speidel born?

Born in Metzingen[2], Wilhelm Speidel…

Where did Wilhelm Speidel die?

Wilhelm Speidel died in Nürtingen[4].

Who were Wilhelm Speidel's parents?

Wilhelm Speidel's father was Emil Speidel[8].

What did Wilhelm Speidel do for work?

Wilhelm Speidel worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Wilhelm Speidel receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 26d ago · Dawn.maria.miller · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Wilhelm
    Military, police or special rank → General der Flieger
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